STEPS Programs

02/13/2020

Registration is now open for SummerSkills Day Camp 2020! Sessions run June 29- August 7th. Get active this summer with adapted biking, sports, music, crafts. gardening and more! With a high support ratio and a focus on group activities and social skills, it's fun for everyone!

Space is limited, register soon for your choice of dates and times! Early bird special 10% off session fees before May 1st.

Visit www.stepsprograms.com/camp for more information and to register or call 416-723-4745.

01/23/2020

There are a few spots remaining at 9am and 10am for the winter session of our GymSkills Program, running now at Holland Bloorview in North York!

GymSkills is a customized recreational sports and fitness program with classes for all ages and abilities.

With a high support ratio, our classes focus on improved fitness, sports skill development, and teamwork!

For more information, or to register, visit www.stepsprograms.com/gym

11/26/2019

We're excited to announce the return of our STEPS To Success program! Participants will work together to operate Soaptacular!. our own small business designing, producing and selling artisanal soap.

At Soaptacular there is a role for individuals of all abilities and interests, with a focus on developing skills including independence, communication, organization and following multi-step tasks. Each participant's role is custom tailored to their goals!

The program is split into two sections:
1. A Sunday afternoon program open to ages 12+, starting this Sunday Dec 1st!
2. A full day weekday program for ages 16+, dates to be announced!

Programs will take place in North York.

Space is limited, for more information please contact Jesse at 416-723-4745

06/23/2019

Our Xceptional Biking program finished today and I'd like to thank our amazing staff and volunteers for another great year! It was great to see the progress everyone made!

A special thanks to our participants and parents, who agreed to be interviewed by CBC for their feature of our program. You can view the segment below at the 45 second mark of the show or catch the re-run on CBC Toronto, Monday at 11am!

With one week to go until SummerSkills we still have some spaces available! Join us for an active summer of fun with biking, sports, games, fitness, music, gardening, crafts and more! We focus on developing independence and fostering social interaction. Our 2:1 support ratio means campers of all ages and abilities can have a summer of skill development and fun!

For more information contact Jesse at 416 723 4745 or visit us at http://www.stepsprograms.com/camp

The stories and people that our city is talking about - every week on CBC's Our Toronto with Marivel Taruc.

05/25/2019

Looking for a special needs summer camp? There's still time to register for SummerSkills Day Camp! Join us for an active summer of fun with biking, sports, games, fitness, music, gardening, crafts and more! We focus on developing independence and fostering social interaction. Our 2:1 support ratio means campers of all ages and abilities can have a summer of skill development and fun!

For more information contact Jesse at 416 723 4745 or visit us at http://www.stepsprograms.com/camp

05/19/2019

A program in East York that teaches kids with disabilities to ride bicycles is trying to raise funds so it can bring in more equipment and help more children.

04/28/2019

If your child is having trouble riding without training wheels or just needs to improve their biking skills, we can help! We also have a huge variety of adapted and adult trikes, so anyone can ride!

With one week to go before the program begins we've added more classes to meet demand. Spaces are now available in morning and afternoon classes!

Visit http://www.stepsprograms.com/bikes for more information or call Jesse at 416 723 4745

04/22/2019

Looking for a special needs summer camp? There's still time to register for SummerSkills Day Camp! Join us for an active summer of fun with biking, sports, games, fitness, music, gardening, crafts and more! We focus on developing independence and fostering social interaction. All ages and abilities can participate for a summer of skill development and fun!

For more information contact Jesse at 416 723 4745 or visit us at www.stepsprograms.com/camp

04/12/2019

If your child is having trouble riding without training wheels or just needs to improve their biking skills, we can help!

We also have a huge variety of adapted and adult trikes, so anyone can ride!

The Xceptional Biking program starts May 5th and there are still spaces in the 12, 1 and 2pm time slots.

Visit http://www.stepsprograms.com/bikes for more information or call Jesse at 416 723 4745

03/23/2019

It's biking season again! Xceptional Biking and SummerSkills Day Camp registration is now open.

Xceptional Biking runs Sundays May 5 - June 23. Our adapted bikes can help your child learn to ride without training wheels or improve their biking skills!

SummerSkills camp runs July 2nd - August 9. Get active this summer with adapted biking, sports, music, crafts. gardening and more! With a high support ratio and a focus on group activities and social skills, it's fun for everyone!

Space is limited, register soon for your choice of dates and times!

See www.stepsprograms.com/bikes or www.stepsprograms.com/camp for more information and to register or call Jesse at 416-723-4745.

03/05/2019

For many years our Xceptional Biking program has helped hundreds of children with special needs learn how to ride a two wheel bike.

The custom built bikes we have used for over two decades are in desperate need of repair, and we would like to produce improved models to accommodate more people.

The cost for developing new bikes is unfortunately much greater than the financial capabilities of our small program.

We hope that the many great supporters of our programs will help us achieve this goal so that we can continue to help hundreds more children achieve their goal of riding a two wheeler.

Please help us by sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family, and if possible, giving any amount you can, no matter how small. Every little bit helps!

All funds donated will go directly to the development of these bikes.

Thank you so much!

Over 25 years ago, STEPS Programs had two unique balance bikes built with an innovative design. With thicker tires, easy gear ratios and a lower center of gravity, these special bikes are much easier to balance on, while providing the same tipping feedback that teaches children the techniques r...

02/19/2019